By: Keith Joyce VP of Operations If I had to sum up the April High Point furniture market in one word, that word would be “color.” It has been years since I have seen fabrics with the bold, vibrant colors that were on display in High Point upholstery showrooms. Tangerine is “the” color but blue [...]
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April Market, 2012
Posted in Bowen Furniture, Furniture Industry, tagged Bowen Furniture, bowen town & country, high point furniture market, winston-salem on April 27, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Such a Deal – or Not?
Posted in Bowen Furniture, Furniture Industry, tagged american made furniture, Bowen Furniture, carolina mattress guild, furniture winston-salem on June 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
By: Keith Joyce VP of Operations Bowen Town & Country Furniture kjoyce@bowenfurniture.com There’s no denying it – the economy is tough right now. We’re seeing stores of all types and sizes closing, and most of them are running some kind of “going out of business” sale, “inventory clearance” or a “closing” sale. The advertising would [...]
Century Furniture and Bob Timberlake Team Up!
Posted in Bob Timblerlake, Furniture Industry, tagged bob timberlake, Bowen Furniture, bowen town & country, century furniture, chairs winston-salem, solid wood furniture winston-salem, winston-salem furniture on December 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Timberlake signs new licensing agreement for furniture line By Fran Daniel Source: Winston-Salem Journal Bob Timberlake Inc. has entered into a licensing agreement with Century Furniture for the World of Bob Timberlake furniture line. The move marks the end of a 20-year partnership between Bob Timberlake Inc., which is based in Lexington, and Lexington Home [...]
Fall Market Report, 2010!
Posted in American Made, Bedroom Furniture, Bowen Furniture, Furniture Industry, Solid Wood, tagged American Made, american made furniture, bowen town & country, furniture winston-salem, green furniture, high point furniture market, mattresses winston-salem, winston-salem on October 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
By: Keith Joyce VP of Operations The International Home Furnishings Market at High Point appears to have been one of the better markets in recent years. Based on my personal observations, attendance was excellent and the variety of goods offered was more than impressive. Color is making a big comeback in upholstery. There are still [...]
But what does the ad REALLY say…
Posted in Bowen Furniture, Furniture Industry, tagged american made furniture, bowen town & country, furniture winston-salem, mattress winston-salem, recliners winston-salem, solid wood furniture winston-salem, winston-salem furniture on October 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
By: Keith Joyce VP of Operations I had a story related to me the other day by a friend who has a son and daughter-in-law living in another city. It seems they had gone to a furniture store and found the “perfect” piece to fill their needs; right look, right function, right price…and yes, there’s [...]
Reflections on Market – April 2010
Posted in Furniture Industry, tagged bowen town & country, furniture winston-salem, high point furniture market, mattress winston-salem on April 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
By: Keith Joyce VP of Operations On April 15, I climbed into my car and started my 59th trip to the International Home Furnishings Market. I’ve written about market before… the acres of showroom space, the people, the merchandise… but this market was different. Attendance seemed better to me, at least where I shopped. There [...]
Dispatch from the Front – High Point Market October ’09
Posted in Bowen Furniture, Furniture Industry, tagged bowen town and country, Furniture Industry, furniture news, furniture winston-salem, high point furniture market on October 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
By: Keith Joyce VP of Operations I’m happy to report that my 58th High Point Market has been one of the most exciting and enjoyable markets of my long career. The crowds are back and there is a tangible feeling of electricity in the air! I’ve seen more merchandise that I’d like to “bring home” [...]
High Point – An Insider’s View of the Furniture Market
Posted in Bowen Furniture, Furniture Industry on April 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
By: Keith Joyce VP of Operations kjoyce@bowenfurniture.com In the last 29 years I have attended the High Point Furniture Market almost 60 times, spending an average of 5 days there each time. That’s 300 days at market with an average of 9 hours per day [...]
Vaughn-Bassett Expands Plant in the US!
Posted in American Made, Furniture Industry, Uncategorized on March 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
By: Keith Joyce VP of Operations Bowen Town & Country Furniture kjoyce@bowenfurniture.com Vaughan-Bassett Furniture – a long-time American manufacturer of bedroom and dining room furniture- has announced a $2.1 million expansion to its Galax, VA manufacturing facility. The expansion will create an additional 100 jobs at the [...]
Vaughan-Bassett, Bassett Mirror Renew High Point leases
Posted in Bowen Furniture, Furniture Industry on January 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Source: FurnitureToday.com Furniture sources commit to showrooms through 2015 Furniture Today Staff — Furniture Today, January 26, 2009 HIGH POINT — Vaughan-Bassett Furniture and Bassett Mirror have extended their lease agreements with the International Home Furnishings Center, according to officials of the showroom building complex here. Both leases will run to 2015. [...]
